Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
59 |
| Most common nationality |
Austrian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% local : 80% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Development programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French and Spanish.
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| Max. number of students per class |
In the school, classes range in size from 5 to 24 students. Within the IB Diploma programme the maximum class size is 16. The Early Years Unit houses both EYU1 and EYU2 with average class size of 10. DISV caters to all children's learning styles by offering group, individual, or class instruction. |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are fitted with interactive whiteboards. In the Elementary school we use IPads and Laptops to support student research and learning. In the Secondary school students bring their own laptops, and students learn through a balance of on and off-line methods. The school places a strong focus on this balance. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
In emergencies the school is fully prepared to go 'virtual'. However we do not offer hybrid/online lessons during regular learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
100% Pass rate
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes-Students have a mix of research, project and written tasks. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the Grade from 30-75 minutes per day (in Secondary) |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
DISV has a significant range of learning support available. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Within every school students naturally possess a range of talents and gifts, either academically or in other spheres. The IB Programmes offer a real challenge to students and in particular the open-ended inquiry based approach enables students to proceed at a pace suitable to them. From Grade 5 upwards the school also invites the most academically gifted students to take part in elective classes in German, Business & Marketing, and MUN, |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We work with several educational psychologist from the wider community, allowing students to access services in their language of choice. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and placement test. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Whenever possible, the applicant will be interviewed by the Director or a Principal, prior to acceptance. In some cases this may be a requirement. The school maintains an enrolment policy, whereby a standardised Cognitive Aptitude Test is given to applicants before admittance. However, in some cases, where the school has sufficient information from previous reports to make an informed decision then the test may take place purely for placement purposes. The Secondary School will utilise a Cognitive Aptitude Test to help place students in mathematics and English. The other languages (German and French or Spanish) in the school may require additional placement testing in order that students are placed in the appropriate teaching groups. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. As an international school we have rolling enrolment and accept students throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
KG1 - G5: 8:20
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| School finish time |
KG1 - G5: 15:00, Fridays 14:20
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| Supervised care before/after school |
We have an After School Activities (ASA) programme providing childcare 5 days a week to our youngest students. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Choir, recorder, Zumba, Salsa, Irish dancing, film club, photography, art and crafts, pop art, journalism, student yearbook, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, cross country, athletics, baseball, soccer, gymnastics, chess, judo, karate. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, including ice skating and swimming. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have competitive sports teams in Elementary and Secondary, that take part in friendly and competitive games both here in Austria and further afield. |
| Facilities at the school |
Well stocked library in German and English
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, indoor play area.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Danube International School Vienna was founded in 1992 by a group of parents and businessmen interested in developing a high quality international school with a family atmosphere. DISV serves the needs of the international and local communities and it has grown to provide a quality international education for children from age 3 to age 19. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Danube prepares students to become global citizens through a commitment to the development of the whole child, both as an individual and as a member of the community. Danube follows the IB curriculum. |
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